There are many great things about visiting Rotterdam in The Netherlands: hundreds of different types of cheese, incredible ice cream, copious amounts of fries with nearly every meal, fascinating architecture, but above all else is the proximity of the city to other areas of the country. To help you make the most of your time, here are 7 easy day trips from Rotterdam.

7 Easy Day Trips From Rotterdam

Delft

The photogenic old town of Delft lies on the River Vliet, halfway between The Hague and Rotterdam.

This is an area that is particularly well known for it’s creative and artistic connections; the Delft potteries are perhaps one of the world’s most famous ceramic potteries in the world. The artist Johannes Vermeer is probably one of the most renowned Delft residents, diminished into obscurity for over a century he is now considered one of the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age.

Getting There: Travel Time: 12 minutes (approx.)

€8.80 (return)

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Gouda

Gouda is a city in The Netherlands which is world famous for it’s cheese. In the main square of downtown Gouda is a well-known cheese shop called Gouds Kaashuis. The market square is surrounded with restaurants so food lovers can try something other than cheese. In the same market square you’ll find the beautiful Gouda Town Hall, the oldest Gothic Town Hall in The Netherlands which dates back to the 15th century. 

Gouda is a small city and you can easily walk everywhere. There are also a few canals in the city and lots of traditional Dutch style houses for photograph opportunities.  

Getting There: Travel Time: 18 minutes (approx.)

€12.40 (return)

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The Hague

The Hague is the heart of Dutch politics, which is why it has countless historical buildings, palaces, squares and parks for you to wander around. Walk along its streets and you will find pleasant squares lined with terraces and cafés as well as beautiful museums filled with Dutch masterpieces. 

Getting There: Travel Time: 31 minutes (approx.)

€12.00 (return)

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Leiden

Leiden is a university city that is known primarily as the town in which Rembrandt was born. After Amsterdam, it is the city with the greatest number of bridges and canals. The Saturday market dominates Leiden’s inner city –  start with an empty stomach and delight in the wide variety of Dutch cheeses, fresh bread and delicious stroopwafels. 

Getting There: Travel Time: 45 minutes (approx.)

€17.20 (return)

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Utrecht

The city of Utrecht dates back to the 1st century when Romans first settled there. The central square of the city is known as the Nuede. The Nuede is surrounded by traditional Dutch buildings, restaurants and bars. Food lovers  will find plenty of eating options  and the Dom Tower offers the perfect view whilst sitting on the square. 

Getting There: Travel Time: 37 minutes (approx.)

€23.20 (return)

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Amsterdam

Amsterdam has much more to offer than the major attractions and cultural highlights you might read about in your guidebook. With over 60 museums Amsterdam has the highest museum density in the world so you have no excuse to not find something that will interest you. 

Getting There: Travel Time: 42 minutes (approx.)

€32.80

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Eindhoven

Eindhoven is the design capital of Holland. Not just because of its world-renowned design academy but also because of its appreciation for music, theatre, and other forms of art. There is also a wide variety of shops and restaurants that cater to every taste. It is this combination of technology, history, and culture that makes Eindhoven an exciting city to visit.

Getting There: Travel Time: 1 hour 2 minutes (approx.)

€38.40

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Have you visited Rotterdam?

Did you take any day trips? Where did you go?

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